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SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS

Pediatric Dentistry in POLSON, Montana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
20
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatric Dentistry avg: 32
Industry payments
$41.52
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS is a Pediatric Dentistry ([object Object]) practicing in POLSON, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 20 claims . Industry payments of $41.52 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS filed 20 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across POLSON, Montana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/19/2013

NPI 1174967277

Primary specialty

Pediatric Dentistry

Mid-sized

8,877 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

20 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 32

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Pediatric Dentistry compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Pediatric Dentistry share within Montana

1. Pediatric Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Dentistry share within Montana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatric Dentistry ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS is a Pediatric Dentistry provider practicing in POLSON, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1174967277. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 5 4TH AVE. E., POLSON, MT, 59860, with a listed phone of (406) 745-3525. NPI 1174967277 was issued on 04/19/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CLARK most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 20 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $90 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Pediatric Dentistry is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,877 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 32 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

5 4TH AVE. E.
POLSON, MT 59860

Provider Details

NPI 1174967277
Specialty Pediatric Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/19/2013

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$42

Largest payer

COLGATE ORAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

Most common payment type

Education

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

20
Total Claims
$90
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20
Total Day Supply
559
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$90

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
40.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29

Pediatric Dentistry Overview

How SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS fits within the Pediatric Dentistry landscape nationally.

8,877
Pediatric Dentistry Providers in US
54
States with Pediatric Dentistry
32
Avg Claims per Provider

SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS's 20 claims are below the specialty average of 32.

Nearby Pediatric Dentistry Providers in Montana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CLARK.

Compare Pediatric Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS's specialty?
SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS specializes in Pediatric Dentistry and practices in POLSON, Montana. Credentials: DDS.
How much does SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS wrote 20 Medicare Part D claims totaling $90 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS located?
SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS is located at 5 4TH AVE. E., POLSON, MT, 59860. Phone: (406) 745-3525.
What is SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS's NPI number?
SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174967277, issued on 04/19/2013.
How many Pediatric Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 8,877 Pediatric Dentistry providers across 54 states in the US. The average Pediatric Dentistry provider writes 32 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS accept Medicare?
SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 20 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS's credentials?
SAMANTHA CLARK, DDS's NPI is 1174967277 with credentials DDS. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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